Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has signed an agreement with the U.S. Pentagon concerning the use of its artificial intelligence models in classified operations, according to a report by The Information, citing a source familiar with the matter.

The agreement allows the Pentagon to use Google’s AI for “any lawful government purpose,” placing the company alongside other providers such as OpenAI and xAI, which also have similar agreements to supply AI in classified environments.

Classified networks are used for a wide range of sensitive activities, including operational planning and the targeting of weapons systems.

According to the report, the Pentagon signed contracts in 2025 worth up to $200 million with major AI companies, including Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google. The aim is to maintain full flexibility in the defense sector, without restrictions imposed by the companies themselves regarding the use of the technology in weapons systems.

The agreement with Google provides that the company will assist, upon government request, in adjusting the security settings and filters of its models.

At the same time, the contract states that “the parties agree that the AI system is not intended and should not be used for mass surveillance within the United States or for autonomous weapons systems (including target selection) without appropriate human oversight and control.” However, it also states that “the agreement does not grant the right to control or veto lawful government operational decisions.”

Reuters reported that it was unable to independently verify the information, while both Alphabet and the U.S. Department of Defense (renamed the “Department of War” by Donald Trump) did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

A Google spokesperson told The Information that the new agreement is a modification of an existing contract.

Reuters had previously reported that the Pentagon is pressuring leading AI companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic to make their tools available on classified networks without the usual restrictions applied to users.